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Business Head – Dyes & Pigments

Location
Bangalore, KA, India
Work mode
On-site
Employment type
Full-time

About the job

Experience: 12+ Years

About US Scimplify is a science-first manufacturing company for Advanced Materials: from specialty chemicals to the emerging building blocks of next-generation energy applications, life sciences, and crop sciences. We scale process development and manufacturing as one continuous system, supported by world-class R&D infrastructure and executed across a global network of 500+ manufacturing partners and thousands of scientists and technical partners. The result: new materials go from molecule to commercial scale in months, not years. Scimplify operates offices and teams across 5 countries with 1,000+ innovator customers in 40+ countries. We are backed by investors such as Accel, Bertelsmann, Omnivore, Hitachi Ventures and 3one4 Capital, having raised over $80M.

About the role We are looking for a dynamic and entrepreneurial Business Head – Dyes & Pigments to build, lead, and scale our Dyes & Pigments business from the ground up. This role will involve establishing the business strategy, developing a strong customer and supplier ecosystem, driving domestic and international market expansion, and taking complete ownership of the business's P&L. The ideal candidate will bring deep industry knowledge, a strong commercial network, and a proven ability to develop and scale a specialty chemicals business.

Key responsibilities 1. Business Strategy & P&L Ownership

• Take end-to-end ownership of the Dyes & Pigments business, including revenue, gross margins, profitability, and overall P&L.

  • Take end-to-end ownership of the Dyes & Pigments business, including revenue, gross margins, profitability, and overall P&L.
  • Build the business from 0 to 1 by defining the go-to-market strategy, identifying growth opportunities, and establishing a scalable business model.
  • Develop annual operating plans, revenue targets, budgets, and long-term business growth strategies.
  • Identify high-potential product categories, customer segments, and geographical markets.
  • Monitor business performance and implement strategies to achieve sustainable growth and profitability.

• Drive business development across domestic and international markets to expand Scimplify's presence in the Dyes & Pigments industry.

  • Drive business development across domestic and international markets to expand Scimplify's presence in the Dyes & Pigments industry.
  • Identify and develop new customer relationships across relevant industries, including textiles, paints and coatings, printing inks, plastics, packaging, and other applicable end-use segments.
  • Build strategic relationships with manufacturers, distributors, traders, and key accounts.
  • Identify export opportunities, develop market-entry strategies, and establish a strong international customer base.
  • Lead commercial negotiations, pricing strategies, contract discussions, and key account development.
  • Build a robust sales pipeline and establish long-term customer partnerships.

• Develop a competitive product portfolio across relevant dye and pigment categories based on market demand and commercial potential.

  • Develop a competitive product portfolio across relevant dye and pigment categories based on market demand and commercial potential.
  • Identify emerging market trends, customer requirements, pricing movements, and competitive dynamics.
  • Evaluate opportunities across specialty dyes, organic and inorganic pigments, performance pigments, and other relevant product categories, depending on market demand.
  • Work closely with technical, sourcing, and manufacturing teams to identify suitable products and develop differentiated offerings.
  • Explore opportunities for customisation, product development, and value-added solutions to meet customer requirements.

• Build and strengthen relationships with reliable manufacturers and suppliers in India and international markets.

  • Build and strengthen relationships with reliable manufacturers and suppliers in India and international markets.
  • Develop a competitive sourcing strategy to ensure product quality, cost efficiency, and supply reliability.
  • Identify manufacturing partners and evaluate their technical capabilities, production capacities, quality systems, and commercial terms.
  • Work closely with internal teams to optimise procurement costs, improve margins, and ensure timely customer fulfilment.
  • Establish a scalable supplier ecosystem to support business expansion.

• Build the Dyes & Pigments business with an entrepreneurial mindset, establishing the processes and partnerships required for scale.

  • Build the Dyes & Pigments business with an entrepreneurial mindset, establishing the processes and partnerships required for scale.
  • Develop strategic partnerships with manufacturers, distributors, customers, and other industry stakeholders.
  • Build and lead a high-performing team as the business scales.
  • Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including sourcing, manufacturing, R&D, quality, finance, and operations.
  • Drive a culture of accountability, ownership, customer focus, and profitable growth.

• Ensure adherence to applicable chemical regulations, product specifications, quality standards, and export/import requirements.

  • Ensure adherence to applicable chemical regulations, product specifications, quality standards, and export/import requirements.
  • Work with relevant teams to address customer audits, documentation, product registrations, and regulatory requirements.
  • Manage commercial risks, customer credit exposure, supplier dependencies, and working capital.
  • Ensure business growth is supported by robust quality, compliance, and operational practices.

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Chemistry, Chemical Engineering, Business Management, or a related field.

  • Bachelor's or Master's degree in Chemistry, Chemical Engineering, Business Management, or a related field.
  • Significant experience in the Dyes & Pigments industry, preferably across business development, sales, sourcing, or commercial leadership.
  • Demonstrated experience in building and scaling a chemical business, product portfolio, or business vertical.
  • Proven track record of managing P&L, revenue, gross margins, and profitability.
  • Strong experience in domestic and international business development, including exports and global customer acquisition.
  • Established network of customers, manufacturers, distributors, and industry stakeholders in the Dyes & Pigments ecosystem.
  • Strong understanding of product applications, market dynamics, pricing, sourcing, and competitive positioning.
  • Experience in strategic negotiations, key account management, and developing long-term commercial partnerships.
  • Strong entrepreneurial mindset with the ability to operate in a fast-paced, evolving business environment.
  • Excellent leadership, stakeholder management, analytical, and decision-making skills.
  • Build from 0 to 1: Take ownership of establishing and scaling a new business vertical.
  • Complete P&L Ownership: Drive business strategy, revenue, margins, and profitability.
  • Global Market Exposure: Build and expand the business across domestic and international markets.
  • Entrepreneurial Ownership: Work closely with leadership to shape the business strategy and growth trajectory.
  • Scale with Impact: Create a sustainable, scalable, and profitable Dyes & Pigments business within Scimplify.

From Scimplify's careers page (Keka), checked 29 Oct 2026.

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Posted 28 Oct 2026 · checked 29 Oct 2026 · Report this job

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